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HOW TO KEEP YOUR GRANDKIDS SAFE ONLINE

From watching their favourite YouTube videos and playing online games to using social media, children start their online journey at a young age. So it’s important to protect their online safety, especially when they are in your care.

Even if you don’t consider yourself a tech expert, you can still play an active part in helping your grandchildren build good online habits. Just by talking to your grandkids and showing an interest in what they do online can open up a conversation about online safety.

So how do you keep your grandchildren safe online? The eSafety Commissioner has developed a handy guide for grandparents about online safety issues that can affect young people. 

This Be Connected article includes some great tips from the guide including setting up devices safely, teaching children to ask for help, setting screen time limits, safer online gaming, dealing with cyberbullying, and turning off in-app purchasing. 

Interested in knowing more? Read the full article here.

Article by Yara Khalife via Be Connected, shared with appreciation.

GARDENS FOR THE SPIRIT
Join local horticulturalist, Andrew Blake, for a photographic journey around the Bahá’í gardens in Israel and a talk on the role of beauty in a garden, what it is that affects us, and how gardens can be a place for quiet reflection in a busy world.

Thursday 16 June
5.30pm - 6.30pm
Bookings essential
BOOK ONLINE or phone the Library on 6820 3600.
MOVIES @ THE LIBRARY - THIS BEAUTIFUL FANTASTIC

A reclusive young woman who dreams of becoming a children's author finds an unlikely mentor in the rich curmudgeon who lives next door.

This 2016 British romantic drama film was directed and written by Simon Aboud and stars Jessica Brown Findlay, Tom Wilkinson, Andrew Scott, Jeremy Irvine, Anna Chancellor, Eileen Davies. Running time 92 minutes.

Friday 24 June
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Refreshments provided.
BOOK ONLINE or phone the Library on 6820 3600.
STORY PLAYGROUND JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
It's that time again! Our July Story Playground is heading your way these holidays with loads of super fun and FREE activities for the kids and families while keeping warm in winter! Activities run from 5 July to 14 July.

Please book to secure a place.  Some sessions cater for younger children, so please check the session details for more information. 
 
Here are a few activities you can look forward to, plus there are loads more:
  • Dreamtime Storytime
  • NAIDOC Week Activities
  • Maritime Festival Activities
  • LEGO Shipwreck Adventure
  • Ocean Storytime with loads of craft
BOOK ONLINE or contact the Library on 6820 3600 for more information.
NAIDOC WEEK MOVIE & LUNCH

Join us during NAIDOC week for a lunchtime screening of the classic movie Jedda. Hot soup lunch provided. 

THURSDAY 7 July
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Bookings essential, hot soup lunch provided.
BOOK ONLINE or phone the Library on 6820 3600.

Charles Chauvel's landmark 1955 film Jedda is an Australian cinema classic. Exploring a complex story of cultural identity, set against the harsh natural surrounds of outback Northern Territory, Jedda captures a rare and honest glimpse into the heart and history of indigenous Australia.

When an Aboriginal woman dies in childbirth, the baby is raised by Sarah (Betty Suttor), the wife of station owner Doug McMann (George Simpson-Lyttle). Doing their best to assimilate the child into white society, young Jedda is caught between two cultures - forbidden from learning about her indigenous heritage and never fully accepted by the other. As a teenager, Jedda (Ngarla Kunoth) is drawn to a mysterious newcomer called Marbuck (Robert Tudawali), a tribal man in search of work and offering a new perspective on life. But, as their nascent relationship is tested by cultural taboos, their destiny is set to become an echo through the ages.

A dramatic, sun-scorched vision of the landscape and its people, Charles Chauvel’s final feature film was not only the first colour feature film to be made in Australia but was nominated for the inaugural Palme d'Or at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

ALBANY MARITIME FESTIVAL

Adam Wolfe – Trade, Transport and Communication

Join Adam Wolfe for an exploration into Trade, Transport, and Communication as he looks into the steamer ship services that were arriving into Albany in the 1850s. His talk will look at the people and communities of the time, the politics and conflict, and the technology and change.

Thursday 14 July
5:30 - 6:30pm
Bookings essential

BOOK ONLINE


John Robertson – Sealed Souls

Sealed Souls is more than a history of Australia, it delves deeper into the lives of multiple players over many decades that encapsulates this narrative. Studiously researched over 25 years, this story shines a light on what really happened, what life was like for those early pioneers, and why the young colony turned out the way it did. 

Tuesday 19 July
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bookings essential
BOOK ONLINE

Don Poynton – Exploring Far East Russia and the Ring of Fire

The seas around Far East Russia were the sights of several significant voyages of exploration by Russian and English expeditions in the eighteenth century.

Three centuries later Don’s quest to see first-hand the Ring of Fire in this region, found himself visiting many of the same places and encountering the legacy and the monuments of these early explorers, with even a link to Albany.


Thursday 21 July
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bookings essential
BOOK ONLINE

Heather Campbell - In the wake of Steam Tug Escort

 

Historian, Heather Campbell, worked at the Battye Library of West Australia History for many years and is a recently retired member of the Professional Historians Association (WA). 

Since then Heather has been involved in oral history interviewing, but also in historical research and writing. This talk will tell the story of the steam tug Escort which worked in the Port of Albany 1888-1902, from when it was built in 1884, covering the circumstances of its loss on the south coast as well as the details of its career.

Tuesday 26 July
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bookings essential
BOOK ONLINE

LISTENING LOUNGE

5 July - Tuesday - 9am-5pm
7 July - Thursday - 9am-5pm
8 July - Friday - 9am-5pm

Pop upstairs into Meeting Room 1 and enjoy listening to some local maritime and whaling oral histories.

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COMMUNITY INFO
BICENTENARY COMMUNITY INFO SESSIONS

Community Info Sessions This Weekend
 
As we approach the 2026 Bicentenary milestone, the City is bringing the community and key stakeholders together to help develop the vision for the year.
 
The Bicentenary will encompass a 12-month destination event and marketing program set to showcase the very best Albany has to offer. It is also an opportunity for Albany to realise its potential as a must-see cultural destination in Australia.
 
Don’t forget to head down to our pop up booth at the Farmer’s and Boatshed Markets this weekend, Saturday 18th June and Sunday 19th June to have your say.

Full details are available on the project website: https://conversations.elementwa.com.au/city-albany-bicentenary
BETTER READING TOP 50 KIDS' BOOKS - VOTE NOW TO WIN
WANT TO WIN 50 KIDS’ BOOKS?

Vote for your all-time favourite kids or YA book and you'll be entered into the draw to win all 50 of Better Reading’s Top 50 Kids' Books for 2022! Click here to enter.

 
WHAT'S ON @ THE LIBRARY
HOOPLA
hoopla is here and you are going to love it! Your library card gives you access to over 900,000 instantly downloadable titles including audiobooks, ebooks, comics, music, movies, and TV.

Download the hoopla digital app for iOS (App Store) and Android (Play Store), or head to our website for more info.
CREATIVE WRITING

If you are interested in creative writing and would like to meet up with like minded people, why not join one of the Library’s creative writing groups? All groups meet in one of the Library’s meeting rooms and no bookings are required – just come along. Contact the library if you need more info.

SCIFANTHOR (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror) 
Every 2nd Wednesday
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Creative Writer's Group
Every 2nd Thursday
11:00am - 1:00pm

Page Turners Writers Group
Every 2nd Monday (starting 14 March)
3:30pm - 5:00pm

Writing History Writers Group
Every 2nd Monday (starting 21 March)
2:00pm - 4:00pm

DIGITAL DROP IN
Still need help with ServiceWA? Got another tech issue? We can help.

Digital Drop In is our regular digital assistance program, on every Wednesday between 10am and 12pm. Get help learning the basics of your device, troubleshooting issues, or whatever else you need, to improve your knowledge and confidence on your device.

No need to book, this is a drop in session. Don't throw your phone out the window, come see us instead!
ERESOURCE HELP
Want to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, or try Digital Streaming (movies and documentaries) but don't know where to start? We are here ready to help! 

Staff are available every Saturday morning between 9:00am and 12:00pm, just drop in with your device and we will get you signed up to Libby, BorrowBox, and Kanopy.
BOOK CHAT
Book Chat is held every 2nd Monday, between 10:00am and 11:30am, upstairs in the Library.

Talk about books you have read or just listen and get some ideas for what to read in the future.

No need to book, this is a drop in session and all are welcome. 
LOOP BY LOOP
Calling all crochet and knitting enthusiasts! Albany Public Library invites you to join us for our drop-in crafty session Loop by Loop.

The group will gather every 2nd Tuesday afternoon from 2:00pm - 3:30pm during school term time. 


Term 2 Dates:
10 & 24 May
7 & 21 June
 
All levels are welcome. Some supplies and instruction provided but feel free to bring your own. Any enquiries can be directed to library@albany.wa.gov.au or 6820 3600.
TECHNOLOGY LENDING
Borrow some tech! Are you over 50 years old and always wanted to try out an Apple iPad or Samsung Tablet, but didn't want to commit to a long plan or outright cost? We can help, try one on us.

Just like other library items, you can borrow a device for 3 weeks, along with a learner pack and inclusive of data.

Interested or know someone else who might be? Call the Library on 6820 3600 or send us an email today to register your interest. 
MEETING ROOMS 
We offer a central and professional setting for your next meeting or event, housed on the upper level of the library and with fabulous views up and down York Street. For more information including room information and available equipment plus our booking form, please visit our room hire page
ALBANY REGIONAL FAMILY HISTORY
Starting a family history project and need some help?

The Albany Regional Family History Society has members located at the library every Tuesday and Friday from 10.30am until 1.00pm, ready to assist with your research queries. These experienced researchers can help with your search and provide guidance about where to find information.  
RHYMETIME
Rhymetime sessions give you and your baby a chance to bounce and sing along to some favourite rhymes while introducing resources that are entertaining and educational. Sessions are free and typically last 20 minutes.

Rhymetime is on every Wednesday and Friday at 10:30am.

BOOK HERE to secure your spot!
STORYTIME
Storytime for little kids is perfect for 2 and 3 year olds on every Thursday at 10:30am in the Library! BOOK ONLINE or call us on 6820 3600 for more information.

Stimulate your child's imagination and help develop their language and literacy skills with our fabulous Library Storytime sessions, enjoying half an hour of stories and songs. 

Did you know we also attend Storytime in the community as well? 
  • Play in the Park at Cull Park every Tuesday at 11:00am - no booking needed
LEGO CLUB

LEGO Club dates are now available through to the end of 2022 and we can't wait to see you and your LEGO builds! Join us on every 2ND & 4TH Wednesday of each month from 4:00pm until 5:00pm.

These sessions are suitable for children aged between 6 and 12 years old and all LEGO is supplied.

BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE
 
ALL AGES can participate in our Online Challenges for LEGO Club!
Complete a challenge and SUBMIT your design to be featured in our Image Gallery.

SPLISH SPLASH STORYTIME 
Dive in and experience an exciting story time by the pool! 

We are now taking bookings for Splish Splash Storytime and you can book directly through the library website.

Join our library staff in the pool for fun splashy rhymes and stories to share with your little ones while introducing them to the water. Splish Splash is suitable for babies and toddlers 0-4. 

Please BOOK HERE or give us a call on 6820 3600. Registration includes entry for one child & one adult. 

Important reminder: Please remember to cancel your booking if you are unable to attend as there may be a very keen little person eager to attend. Also, please stay home if you or your child are unwell.
LIBRARY CRAFT
LibraryCraft is a free online 24/7 Minecraft Server for all WA kids aged 7 - 17. 

There are both Survival and Creative worlds to build on, minigames like Parkour, Speef and PVP, and competitions galore. 

 
For more information and how to join, visit Library Craft.
CHILDREN'S UNIVERSITY

We are a proud to be a Children's University Learning Destination! The Albany Public Library currently has the following activities for participating students:

Read & Review 
LEGO Club Online Challenges
Birds in the Backyard
Bird Watching Around Albany
Bird Watching Fact File
Once Upon a Time

Head to the Albany Public Library website for full details of our Learning Destination activities. 
STUDIOSITY

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck on a study question or not sure where to even start with an assignment?

With your library membership, you get free access to Studiosity: online study help from real people. View the Getting Started Video and access Studiosity here.

KANOPY KIDS

Kanopy Kids features hundreds of enriching videos available to stream whenever you want, from the comfort of your home! 

Start streaming right now! Head to https://cityofalbany.kanopy.com/kids 

(sign up with your library card), or drop by the library for more information from the friendly team.

Acknowledgement of Country
Albany Public Library respectfully acknowledges the Menang Noongar people as the traditional custodians of the land on which it stands, and pays respect to elders past, present, and emerging.

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